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Tindark

Something's off about this dating app—— Spot the anomalies lurking in a dating app. Swipe through profile cards and judge the anomaly among 8. Get 9 right in a row to escape — one mistake and the loop starts over.

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Hot Tea Works
Publisher
Hot Tea Works
Release
May 13, 2026
80 days ago
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About the Game

Something's off about your usual dating app.

Tindark is a new loop-style horror experience wrapped in a familiar dating-app interface, drawing inspiration from The Exit 8.

Important: This is purely a game. There are no real matches, dates, or interactions with other users. Every profile is a fictional character created solely for this game.

【Rules】

  • Check 8 profiles each day

  • On the final card, decide whether an anomaly appeared that day

  • If you spot an anomaly, swipe NOPE (left) to reject

  • If nothing seems off, swipe LIKE (right) to continue

  • A correct answer advances to the next day; a wrong one sends you back to Day 0

  • Reach Day 9 to successfully quit the app (clear the game)

【Recommended For】

  • Fans of loop-based horror games like The Exit 8

  • Players who enjoy psychological tension

  • Anyone looking for a short-form horror experience

  • Those familiar with dating-app interfaces

  • Fans of "spot the anomaly" / "weird things" games

【Features】

  • A distinctive UI faithfully recreating a dating app — with "Exit 8–style" horror layered on top

  • An anomaly-spotting core loop that puts your observation skills to the test

【Play Time】

One playthrough takes roughly 15 to 40 minutes.

Even after clearing the game, different anomalies may appear on repeat playthroughs.

【Video / Streaming Guidelines】

  • Both individuals and companies may post videos or livestream this game without prior permission.

  • Monetization is permitted only through features provided by the video platform itself.

  • We'd appreciate it if you'd include "Tindark" (or 異変マチアプ) in the video title or description, along with a link to the store page.

  • The developer assumes no responsibility for any damages arising from streaming or posting this game.

The content of these guidelines may change without prior notice.

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